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Venue Manager
Hawthbush Farm —Heathfield
- £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Organisational skills
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Venue Manager

Hawthbush Farm
Heathfield

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£30,000 a year
14 days ago

Qualifications

Hospitality
Content creation
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Time management
Hospitality management

Full job description

About Us

Hawtbush Farm is a beautiful 140-acre organic farm in East Sussex, featuring stunning wildflower meadows, a seven-bedroom holiday cottages, and a seasonal glamping site. The farm also hosts an exclusive wedding and private events venue set in a truly remarkable rural setting.

Gun Brewery is an award-winning craft brewery based on the same estate, with a popular taproom open to the public with an events space as well as a new taproom and events space in Eastbourne.

Together, the two businesses offer a unique and vibrant hospitality experience in the heart of the East Sussex countryside.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Venue Manager & Events Coordinator to take ownership of the day-to-day management of our holiday lets, and hospitality operations for Hawtbush Farm and our private events for Gun Brewery as well as working with our Wedding Manager to help deliver weddings at Hawthbush Farm.

This is a varied and rewarding role ideally suited to someone with strong organisational skills, a genuine passion for hospitality, and the drive to grow a business. You will be the first point of contact for prospective and confirmed clients, and will manage the full customer journey from initial enquiry through to post-event follow-up.

Key ResponsibilitiesEvents — Sales & Coordination

Develop and execute marketing strategies to generate new private event enquiries (weddings, celebrations, corporate events).
Manage inbound enquiries via phone and email, providing prompt and professional responses
Conduct property viewings with prospective clients
Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings, negotiating and agreeing terms
Prepare and issue contracts, invoices, and payment schedules
Coordinate all event logistics, working closely with clients to ensure their vision is delivered

Holiday Lets & Glamping

Manage day-to-day operations of the 3 holiday cottages, and small glamping site
Drive occupancy through proactive marketing, including social media and platforms such as Airbnb
Respond to guest enquiries and manage bookings and check-in/check-out processes
Maintain high standards of guest satisfaction and gather reviews and feedback

Property & Operations Management

Manage and schedule cleaning and housekeeping staff to ensure all properties are guest-ready to the highest standard
Coordinate with handyman and maintenance staff to ensure properties are well maintained
Order and manage stock of cleaning materials, toiletries, and bar drinks for events
Monitor and replenish consumable items and replace worn or damaged property items as needed
Conduct property checks ahead of guest arrivals and following departures

Marketing & Social Media

Create and manage engaging content across social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Maintain and update property listings on booking platforms
Identify and pursue opportunities to grow brand visibility and direct bookings
Collaborate with the Gun Brewery team on cross-promotional activity

Person Specification

Essential

Previous experience in events coordination, venue management, or hospitality management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Saturday work (up to 42 out of 52 weekends per year)
Strong organisational ability with high attention to detail
Confident, professional telephone manner and customer-facing presence
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Competent with email, booking systems, and social media platforms
Own car essential

Desirable

Experience managing holiday let properties or short-term rental platforms (e.g. Airbnb)
Background in wedding or private event coordination
Experience with invoicing and basic financial administration
Familiarity with social media content creation and marketing
A genuine love of the countryside and rural lifestyle

Terms & Conditions

Location

Hawtbush Farm & Gun Brewery, East Sussex

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Hours

Full-time (part-time considered for the right candidate) Tuesday - Saturday

Flexibility over hours worked.

Contract

Permanent

Reporting to

Directors

Start date

To be agreed

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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